Let's spread some musical misinformation

[-Asdfgh-]

Sharp notes are not equal to flat notes. An A-sharp is a tiny bit lower than a B-flat, because A-sharp is derived from A, while B-sharp is derived from B.

Actually, outside modern tempered scales then there are examples where this is true I a sense, as far as I understand it.

 

[-Asdfgh-]

He’s French, it’s Paul Fereaux.

Isn't that the father of the Weird Weekends guy?

 

[Iristone]

Sharp notes are not equal to flat notes. An A-sharp is a tiny bit lower than a B-flat, because A-sharp is derived from A, while B-sharp is derived from B.

I thought some scales actually make this distinction.

 

[Jay2U]

I thought some scales actually make this distinction.

To my knowledge the Geddy scale does, but that's considered an extraterrestrial scale.

 

[PillO]

B flat was the fist note to be inducted into the Note Hall of Fame ... this year, most people in the know say. F-sharp will get the nomination.... but G minor is also in the running.

Bb is indeed a fist note but F# is clearly a kick note. As for the note hall of fame, that place is a mess of no relevance. They think that A=433

 

[Jay2U]

Not a single TB-er hates the singer or the lead guitar player of their band.

 

[Jay2U]

If your bass playing is sloppy, a Precision bass is wat you need.

 

[PillO]

Semi-hollow basses are the only ones that can simultaneously play flat and sharp keys.

 

[PillO]

The Hamburg and Frankfurt symphony orchestras have called a truce in their disagreements that go back to 1945. Symphony goers need no longer declare themselves to support hamburgers or frankfurters.

 

[zontar]

Choirs were originally a way to control the masses, a choir director had the power over life & death over the choir members
Those who did not join were shunned, until it was realized they needed an audience.

 

[PillO]

Basses defretted by amateurs will never intonate properly. Only factory defretted basses can be correctly intonated.

 

[PillO]

Choirs were originally a way to control the masses, a choir director had the power over life & death over the choir members
Those who did not join were shunned, until it was realized they needed an audience.

And that was the first and last time that the audience was considered in any concert setting.

 

[Iristone]

The best bass for metal is <insert brand name here>.
<Insert brand name here> cannot be used to play metal.

 

[Ooba Tooba]

For unknown reasons, only knuckle crackers can achieve slap/pop style bass chops.

 

[Pops OB]

For unknown reasons, only knuckle crackers can achieve slap/pop style bass chops.

This is correct. The popping sound originates from the bassist’s knuckles. The intensity of the popping will vary with the density and length of the finger between the knuckle and string. It is of utmost importance to maintain the five millisecond contact when popping, to ensure maximum through-the-body resonance and optimum sustain.

 

[Ooba Tooba]

This is correct. The popping sound originates from the bassist’s knuckles. The intensity of the popping will vary with the density and length of the finger between the knuckle and string. It is of utmost importance to maintain the five millisecond contact when popping, to ensure maximum through-the-body resonance and optimum sustain.

I FN love science!

 

[PillO]

I FN love science!

 

[Ooba Tooba]

Cold weather gigs. Nothing worse than a freezing cold instrument and warm hands. I heard from a friend of a guy who opened up for a band who opened up for Tool’s opening act that their bassist wraps his hands in ice packs on the way to the show so by the time they get to the outdoor jamfest, temperatures match between skin and string, ensuring a cool performance.

 

[NZBassman]

I heard that if your bass is too cold - just stick it in the microwave for 45-50 seconds and it should be fine after that....

 

[dramatwist]

...is that not what we do on a daily basis?